For families of all shapes and sizes, Sydney’s East remains popular.

Offering an urban lifestyle with the benefits of parks and beaches, a true sense of community, and great schools and transport, the East is popular with first-home buyers and upsizers alike.

It may be a competitive market to enter, but there are many reasons why it’s valued so highly.

Urban living meets wide open spaces

When it comes to purchasing a home, many families find themselves balancing their need for proximity to the office with their desire for space. Sydney’s East offers the best of both worlds: it’s close to the city, and has wide open spaces.

The East delivers the benefits of an urban lifestyle, such as a sense of community and the convenience of walkability in many places to shopping centres and restaurants, but also has beautiful parks and beaches.

Parkside suburbs such as Woollahra, Paddington, and Queens Park offer a boutique lifestyle with access to the beautiful Centennial Park and Queens Park for exercise, dog walking, and recreation. Meanwhile the beachside suburbs Maroubra, Coogee and Bondi are casual without sacrificing style, with surf, sun and sand just a short stroll away.

A range of living options

As the family home evolves, Sydney’s East evolves with it. A major part of the appeal of the East is the range of housing options, to suit every family type.

A true lifestyle choice

With great schools, access to public transport, and a strong sense of community, the East offers families the reassurance that their children’s needs can be met.

One of the most appealing things for families is the proximity to a range of good public schools, as well as the options offered by private and Catholic schools. Parents also tell me that the great public transport options make them feel confident that their older children can begin taking the steps towards independence.

While many families stay in the Eastern suburbs after their children have left home because of the lifestyle and community, they can also rest assured that their options will be open if they ever choose to sell.